2 entries found for quintessential.
quin·tes·sen·tial P Pronunciation Key (kwnt-snshl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or having the nature of a quintessence; being the most typical: “Liszt was the quintessential romantic” (Musical Heritage Review).
quintes·sential·ly adv.
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quintessential
adj : representing the perfect example of a class or quality
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University